Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated with the latest headlines making waves across Nigeria, including Governor Fubara’s clash with the police over Rivers State elections, the Central Bank’s efforts to stabilize the forex market, and significant developments in governance, crime, and road safety reforms nationwide.
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1. Governor Fubara accuses police of plot to disrupt Rivers local government election: Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, confronted the police on Friday, alleging a plan to sabotage the local government election set for the day. Storming the State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) premises at 1 am, Fubara expressed frustration with the authorities, vowing that such interference would not be tolerated.
2. CBN injects $543.5 million into Nigerian foreign exchange market to stabilize rates: The Central Bank of Nigeria sold $543.5 million to dealer banks between September 6 and 30, 2024, to mitigate volatility in the foreign exchange market. This move addresses the rising demand for FX, driven by increased commodity imports and seasonal factors, amid the ongoing efforts to stabilize the naira.
3. Tinubu elevates House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to GCON: President Bola Tinubu has upgraded the national honour of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). This comes after the House of Representatives urged for higher recognition, as initially Abbas was awarded a lower honour.
4. 18 political parties fail to nominate sufficient agents for Ondo governorship election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) revealed that the 18 political parties contesting in the November 16 Ondo governorship election failed to nominate the required number of agents. Of the 74,790 agents needed, only 24,148 were submitted, raising concerns about adequate representation during the election.
5. Kogi government reports over 70 communities submerged by flood: Kogi State Deputy Governor, Joel Salifu, announced that over 70 communities have been submerged by floodwaters. This followed an inspection tour of the Edeha community, where officials assessed the extent of the disaster and considered response measures for affected areas.
6. VP Shettima orders overhaul of Nigeria’s road safety system: Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s road safety measures. Meeting with FRSC leadership, Shettima stressed the urgency of improving road safety following concerning reports of accidents, tasking the agency with immediate implementation of the new strategies.
7. Taraba State Government house renamed in honour of Gen. Theophilus Danjuma: Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has renamed the remodeled government house after retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, a former Minister of Defense. The renaming was approved by the state House of Assembly to honor Danjuma’s contributions to the state and the country.
8. Abia police arrest suspects in gruesome beheading of elderly couple: Three individuals have been arrested by the Abia State Police Command in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old man, Udo Jacob, and his wife, Dorcas, in Bende LGA. The couple was found beheaded in their home on Wednesday, sparking a police investigation into the motive and those responsible.
9. EFCC secures conviction of two siblings and 33 others for internet fraud in Oyo: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 35 individuals, including siblings Adedeji and Adedamola Adeboye, for internet-related fraud. The convictions were announced following trials in the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, as part of the agency’s crackdown on cybercrime.
10. APC releases timetable for Rivers State elective congresses starting November 2: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled the timetable for its 2024 Rivers State Elective Congresses, with activities set to begin on November 2. The announcement was made by National Organising Secretary, Malam Suleiman Argungu, in preparation for the party’s internal elections in the state.
